I did get knocked down flat in front of the whole world, and I rose. I didn't run away - I rose right where I'd been knocked down. And then that's how you get to know yourself. You say, hmm, I can get up!

You have to develop ways so that you can take up for yourself, and then you take up for someone else. And so sooner or later, you have enough courage to really stand up for the human race and say, 'I'm a representative. '

Every journey begins with a single step.

Life offers us tickets to places which we have not knowingly asked for.

Be certain that you do not die without having done something wonderful for humanity.

There is an intimate laughter to be found only among friends

When we find someone who is brave, fun, intelligent, and loving, we have to thank the universe.